I’m not a really a fan or anything, but get past a few mainstream hits, and most of his catalog is alternative sounding. So why isn’t he considered alternative? I get that rednecks like him because they don’t pay attention to the lyrics. It that the reason?
See the movie “blinded by the light”
In the 1970s and early 80s Springsteen was an AOR station guy and didn't hit the mainstream until Born in the USA came out. He had one or two minor hits during that period and everyone knew who he was, and he wasn't 'alternative' even back then. Since Born in the USA he has been a grating middle aged liberal scold.
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In the 1970s and early 80s Springsteen was an AOR station guy and didn't hit the mainstream until Born in the USA came out. He had one or two minor hits during that period and everyone knew who he was, and he wasn't 'alternative' even back then. Since Born in the USA he has been a grating middle aged liberal scold.
He's been a "liberal scold" his entire life. But he's also an entertainer and the brilliance in timing and playing to the masses with USA was undeniable. Love him or hate him, he epitomizes rock n roll.
Bruce was on the cover of Time and Newsweek the same week in 1975 and sold out arenas throughout the 70s. Alternative to what? He was synonymous with rock and roll.
btw, I flew on a plane with him and his band in 1978. They flew coach.
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